How Many People Are Named Marketta?
Complete statistics for the name Marketta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marketta is a rare Finnish name, very uncommon in the US with only 814 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 405,351 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1985 when 46 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 865 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marketta Through the Generations
Marketta has been a stable presence in American naming trends, with its peak occurring in 1985 when 46 babies were named Marketta. Today, there are 814 people named Marketta in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a steady but not overly popular choice over the decades. The name's distribution across different age groups shows a fairly even spread, with 4% under 30, 77% aged 30-60, and 19% over 60, suggesting it's a timeless choice that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marketta's Finnish roots
📄 About the Name Marketta
How Many People Have the Name Marketta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 814 people in the United States currently share the name Marketta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 405,351 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marketta a Common or Rare Name?
Marketta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marketta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Marketta Most Popular?
The name Marketta reached peak popularity in 1985, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Marketta?
Approximately 814 people named Marketta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 865. That works out to roughly 1 in 405,351 Americans.
Is Marketta a rare name?
Marketta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 405,351 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marketta mean?
The meaning and origin of Marketta are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Marketta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marketta are male and 100% are female.
When was Marketta most popular?
Marketta peaked in 1985 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.